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Empty Shell

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INTRO:  A-  E-  D-  E  
Aall that is lEeft iDs an empty sEhell
Aof my heEart that is DcrushedE  
Ai don't neEver wanna see
                 D   E(break)
what my mind has seen
when you loveAd mEeD  E  
Aevery night, Eevery nighDt alone with Eyou
Aevery night aElone DnowE  
(repeats with same chords)
when she sits on your lap
try to pretend to laugh
when she does stupid things
just like i used to do
do no hate her
don't you even try
for to leave her is to love her
the same as you and i
I love you 
and i miss you too
i really do love you
and i really miss you too
but i don't know you
and i don't need you
and i don't want you anymore
every night, every night alone with you
every night alone now

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Empty Shell

by Cat Power

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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A E D E

INTRO: - - -

A E D E

all that is left is an empty shell

A E D E

of my heart that is crushed

A E

i don't never wanna see

D E

(break)

what my mind has seen

A E D E

when you loved me

A E D E

every night, every night alone with you

A E D E

every night alone now

(repeats with same chords)

when she sits on your lap

try to pretend to laugh

when she does stupid things

just like i used to do

do no hate her

don't you even try

for to leave her is to love her

the same as you and i

I love you

and i miss you too

i really do love you

and i really miss you too

but i don't know you

and i don't need you

and i don't want you anymore

every night, every night alone with you

every night alone now

About Empty Shell Chords by Cat Power

Learn how to play Empty Shell by Cat Power with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Empty Shell chords”, “Empty Shell guitar chords”, or “Cat Power Empty Shell chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Empty Shell chords and for experienced players who want accurate Empty Shell lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, D.

FAQ — Empty Shell by Cat Power

How do I play "Empty Shell" by Cat Power on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Empty Shell" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Empty Shell" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Empty Shell"?

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Is "Empty Shell" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Empty Shell" by Cat Power with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cat Power below.

What key is "Empty Shell" in?

The chords for "Empty Shell" show the original chord names (including A, E, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.